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Category: Environment EN

Livestock are inevitable victims of human doing

Recurring floods that hit Malaysia have been made much worse by climate change which is linked to logging and over-development. Flooding disasters have also taken a heavy toll on people and their livestock. When natural calamities strike, farm animals are helpless and are always among the many victims. Yet measures to evacuate or protect livestock are not yet in place.  Government relief and...
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Proposed heavier punishment is good, but more is still needed to stop polluters

As far back as 2019, the Consumer’s Association of Penang (CAP) has been calling on the government to amend the law to ensure that culprits who pollute our water sources be punished in the harshest ways possible. As such we commend the decision and efforts by the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry to get the Water Industry Act 2006 amended to include a heavier...
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New Global Research Released on HOW TO PROTECT AND EMPOWER ENERGY CONSUMERS

The supply and use of energy produces around three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions today and holds the key to averting the worst effects of climate change. Limiting global warming to less than 2°C or 1.5°C will require global emissions to be reduced by 30% or 45%, respectively by 2030. This will require an urgent and fundamental transformation of energy systems at a global scale,...
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NATURE IS OUR SECRET ALLY

Did you know that nature has slowed global warming, saving humanity from even more severe impacts of the climate crisis? It has absorbed over HALF of our CO2 emissions in the past decade. Healthy nature is an ally that helps prevent climate breakdown and make us more resilient to a warming planet. – WWF Climate & Energy Help protect and preserve nature. Read more about our climate’s...
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Groups Seek Legally Binding Action to Stop the Global Contamination Crisis Caused by “Forever Chemicals”

Public interest organizations are seeking a legally binding response to the global contamination crisis and the resulting infringement on the UN-recognized human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment caused by the highly persistent and toxic “forever chemicals.” At a webinar held today, environmental health advocates drew attention to the unfolding contamination of the...
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Asian countries are named top ocean plastic polluters – but is it true?

Naming Asian countries as top ocean plastic polluters is misleading and misses the root of the plastic pollution crisis. As BFFP strives to shift the narrative on who is truly responsible for plastic pollution, with giant corporations in developing countries playing a critical role, it is heartening to see the vehement responses to such graphics. The responses on social media indicate good...
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Highest Ocean Plastic Waste Polluters

"Developed nations have been shifting their responsibility for waste management to under-resourced nations," said Mageswari Sangaralingam of Consumers Association of Penang (Malaysia). "Besides dealing with our own waste, we now have to manage other people's waste which potentially leads to leakage into the environment. Plastic pollution does not respect borders. We must end waste colonialism,...
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VAPES ARE E-WASTE WITH A BIG ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN

Vaping, or using electronic cigarettes, not only pollutes the surrounding air, it also creates a new contaminated e-waste stream, says Philippines environmental watchdog group, BAN Toxics in a recent media release (27 February 2023). “E-cigarettes and vaping products are in a unique position – although many people believe that they are safer than traditional cigarettes, new research shows...
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